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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-09-21

It appears that In this bank the clerks
were frequently compelled to ask the pay
ing teller for O little financial assistance
between pay days, and he, being of q
kindly disposition, cashed their due bills,
carrying the paper in the drawer as so
much cash. AT the end Of the month the
advances were deducted from the salaries
of those favored. These pieces of paper
were professionally known as ''snakes."
It 80 happened ON one occasion that the
bank examiner paid his official visit when
there were in the drawer .'snakes" amount
ing to about 5000, and the paying teller
was compelled to confess that he often
advanced money to the clerks in this man
ner. cts bad practice" said the ex-
aminer, "for 1t encourages extravaganza,
and Is liable to get you into trouble with
the board" Soon after his departure the
cashier--a venerable gentleman since de-
ceased-approac the paying teller and
asked what was meant by the term
''snakes" which he had overheard used in
the conversation with the examiner.
There was nothing left him but to explain
the whole matter, which he did by telling
how the young gentlemen in the bank
had gotten behindhand In their finances
and were forced to negotiate short loans
eACQ ulOutu. .a 49, .-f rs+
"And this is really the condition Of our
young menS'' remarked the cashier.
81 am sorry to say yes"
How much of this paper is there in the
drawer2n staha
"About $780, d
$50. much as thats Let me see the
paper" 80
The little due bills were handed him,
and he walked into his private office. In
few minutes he came out with check
in his hand. Itwas his personal check for
the full amount of the snakes" Said
he:
ssPut this in the drawer. I will give
these young men chance, y and he tore
into small pieces the numerous due bills.
They are now free; and let them keep SO.
Don't advance any more money, Here
after will loan it out of my private funds.
What they owe now is cancelled. y
1t took about five minutes for this little
affair to be known in the bank, and every
man In the place at once proceeded to
grumble to himself because he did not
have SNAKE in the drawer at that par
ticular moment. Philadelphia Bulletin.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-09-21

The kings clothing consists OF red
cloth, sugar loaf cap, a few brass rings
upon his arms, coral necklace and yel-
low silken loose robe. His wrinkled fore
head shows that he has had trouble in his
time. r. sst.~
o He is very civil 20 his chiefs, sending to
each, after they make obeisance, o piece Of
kolah nut. He sent to each of us the
same. n -..r
All who approach the throne, the mo-
ment they enter the open space in front
rigidly kept clear-double their right
hand into fist and shake it at the king.
This, which is signal Of assault and
battery here, is in Africa correct court
etiquette. It means: hope that I see
you strong and well, O king, like unto
my fist and my arm"
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-09-21
Important to Farmers!

Important to Farmers!
Before borrowing money on
your farms elsewhere, you will
find it to your interest to call
on The Stevens County ABB
stract & Real Estate Agency.
We have abundance of cheap
money to loan on improved
farms at low rates of interest.
No commissions or bonus. No
interest required to be paid in
advance. Privilege of paying
all or part of principal before
due, Also privilege of extend
ing time from year to year
after due without making new
papers.
Loans made to prove up.
Give us a call! 1t will be to
your interest to do SO.
P. A. Mccarthy, Pres't.
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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-09-21

After the first of October all legal
notices, council proceedings and all
notices published by an order Of the
court, must be published in weekly
paper that has been established Of
least one year. Notices published IN
daily paper or weekly that has
been in existence less than year
will not be . legal publication, and
will be of no more use IN the eye Of
the law than if it had been pasted on
the back of the wood box.-Ex. y.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-09-21
NOTICE

All parties knoWing themseIYes TO
be Indebted to me, viii please call ut
my Office with johnson d Bicknell,
over Stevens County Bank, and settle
at once. All accounts not settleds aft
ter 80 days will be left with . collec-
tor for collection. IF you should not
find me pcrsonal4yoat my office, you
can settle with Johnsons 4 Bicknell.
If ~ - II. B. WoLFF.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-09-21

The supreme court Of Illinoiss has
affirmed the finding of the lower
court in the anarchist cases, and sem
fenced them to hang on Nov. II next.
The anarchists received the news
very csolly. The case will now b
taken to the United States supreme
court, s. SrsEEt IN ~ -
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-09-21
ASTONISHING SUCCESS.

It Ii the duty ofevery person who
has used Boschee's German Syrup to
let its wonderful qualities be known
to their friends in curing Consump-
ton, severe Coughs, Group, Asthma,
Pneumonia, ADD In fact all throat
and lung diseases. No person can
use itwithout immediate relief. Three
doses will relieve any case, and we
consider it the duty Of all Druggists
to recommend it to the. poor dying
consumptive, at least to try one
bottle, as $4,000 dozen hotties were
sold last year, and no one case where
it failed was reported. Such q medi-
cine as the German Syrup cannot be
too widely known. Asky your druggist
about 1t. Sample bottles TO try, sold
at 10 cents. Regular size, IS cents.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers, In
the United States and Canada.
8 y.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-09-21

In the past year IN Charleston,
South Carolina. over 5000 earth
quake-wrecked buildings have been
repaired or rebuilt and I'll new build
ings erected. The money expended
in the work amounted to $4,300,0
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-09-21
AcifY of Beautiful Moman.

Detroit, Mich, Is noted for its
healthy, handsome ladies, which the
leading physicians and druggists
there attribute to the general use and
popularity of Dr.. Harter's Iron Tonic.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-09-21

The interstate commerce commis-
sion visited St. Paul last week. i3ls
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-09-21
Wanted.

| 5000 bushels of oats to be delivered
| at the John Watson farm in the town
of Scott. & ALoNzo WARNER,
Foreman,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-09-21

Cardinal Gibbons, the eminent
Catholic prelate, win visit st. Paul
next week. -p- ....s,--,.. re- - '1s
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-09-21

The English parliament has bsel
prcrogued until Nov. 80. E.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-09-21

For fine dress making call on MRS.
J. Mop over Larson d Nilson's
store.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1887-09-21

am prepared to make loans on
Real Estate at low rates ofintercst on
long time. Call and see me. =
tf GEO. Il. DARLING.
The Forrest City times., 1887-12-03
..But I shall not acknowledge itl'
Photography by Explosion.

Photography has advanced with won derful strides in the last few years. h. stantaneous photography astonished the world. and now, close on it's heels. comes the discovery that negative can be produced with no other light than that caused by an explosion of gun cotton.
 This was demonstrated at the photo graphers' meeting Tn New York a short tune ago. and little latter at the Franklin Institute.
 A stand. about the height of the camera, with large sheet of white paper encircling about three-quarters of it. is all that is required. though of course a much more elaborate stand can be made. On this. in metal dish, is placed enough gun cotton to cause the right amount of light (which has been determined by experiment), aud on this sprinkled fifteen grains of mag nesia-
 The stand is now ''aimed' SO the light will be thrown on the object to be photographed and the camera just ed, plate in place and slide drawn. aa' lens uncapped (the room or place i- q .- tireiy devoid of white lightl N a4 touching a match Co the conipoa4a ai' explosion follows aai the 'deed' i. deaA
The Forrest City times., 1887-12-03
Measles.

Measles begin with the symptoms of a bad cold, hoarseness. a cough, snee- xing and weak eyes. On the fourth day rash appears on the forehead. spreads over the face and extends to the body. It is a darker red than the rash in scarlet fever. and feels slightly raised to the touch. When the rash first comes out it looks like flea bits arranged in little half moons on the skin.
 The greater danger is of taking cold, which may bring on inflammation of the lungs, and of injury to the eyes from over use or exposure to too strong light
 The patient should be kept in bed in a well ventilated room at Il temperature of about 68o. The window must be lowered few inches at the top if pos sible, the opening being covered with strip of flannel to prevent draught.
 As fresh air is indispensable, if this makes the room too cold, fire must be lighted 10 counteract t. A warm sponge bath should be given each day, folded blankets being placed oyer and under the patient In bed. the night dress re- moved and the hand holding the sponge being pnssed under the upper blanket while bathing to avod d exposure. The window should be shut during the bath. If the rash causes much irrita- lion it may be rubbed with cosmoline pr sweet oil.
 The eyes should be carefully shaded from the light, and no reading permit ted until they are strong again. Serious inflammation and permanent weakness of the eyes may follow if these pre- cautions are not taken. It IS often very hard to keep a child amused and happy under these restrictions. This s one of tho difficulties that good nurse will overcome, and she must re- member that the child's comfort during fife may depend upon the care it re- ce .ves at this time.
 To avoid cold, all clothing should be warmed and aired before be ng used. flannel jacket worn over the night lress is a great protection.
 If delirium comes on, and the rash suddenly disappears, the sufferer should be put into warm bath con- aiming four tablespoonfuis of mustard to each pail of water, taken out after a few minutes. qu ckly dried with warm towels. and wrapped in blankets until the doctor comes. If the child has a quick pulse and seems very sleepy. the breathing should be carefully watched to detect any symptoms of trouble with the chest
 Milk should be the chief article of liet It may be used in gruel, custard and blancmange. and varied with beef tea, chicken broth. mutton broth. toast and any light food. - CompaHiom
The Forrest City times., 1887-12-03

hamlet for we had no ssroyYng as sns off Benbow. followed him In, and | remeun- Der observing the contrast the neat bright doctor. vitI his powder as white as snow, and his bright black eyes and pleasant man uers, made with the coltish Intry folk, and above all, with that filthy, heavy, bleared scarecrow of pirate of ours, sitting far gone in rum, with his arms on the table. Suddenly he-the captain, that is-began to pipe up his eternal songl
 Fifteen men on the dead mans chest
 fo-ho-ho, and bottle 0f rum
 Drink and the devil has done for the rest-
 fo ho-ho. and bottle of rumF'
 At first l had supposed the dead mans ehes" to Do that identical big box of his up stairs in the front room, and the thought had been mingled in my nightmares with that of the one-legged sea-faring man. But by this time we had all long ceased to pay any par ticular notice to the song; 1t was new, that night 10 nobody but Dr. Livcsey, and on him observed it did not produce an agreea- ble effect, for he looked up for a moment quite angrily before he went on with his talk to old Taylor, the gardener, on a new cure for the rheumatIcs. In the meantime, the captain gradually frightened up at his own music, and at last i1apped his hand up- on the table before him in way we all knew 70 mean-silence. The voices stopped at once, all but Dr. Livesey's; ho went on as before, speaking clear and kind, and draw Ing brlskly at his pipe between every word or two. The captain glared at him for awhile, Tapped hi. hand again, glared still harder, and at last broke out with a villain ous oath: "Silence. there, between decksp
 Were you addressing me, eir?' says the doctor; and when the rufiian had told him, with another oath, that this was SO, 'I have only one thing to say 10 you, sir" replies the doctor, that If you keep on drinking rum, the world will soon be quit of 8 very dirty scoundrelp
 The old fellows fury was awful. He sprung to his feet, drew and opened sail- or's clasp-knlfe, and, balancing 1t open on the palm of his hand threatened to pin tho doctor to the wall.
 The doctor never so much as moved. He spoke to him, as before, over his shoulder, and in the same tone of voice; rather high,
The Forrest City times., 1887-12-03
The Heiress- Hunter.

Nothing can be more contemptible than the life of a man who makes a show for 8 few years that he may mar " an heiress. He lives purely selfish existence; he is mere cumberer of the ground. To be the ac complished man of society he may cultivate few gifts and graces, but he has no true manhood. He may be convenient man to ask to dinner, an eminent club favorite; he puts down very hand some contribution to every ball list and every fashionable charity; he should send good bouquets, be well mounted at the hunt; he must be one of those colorless. civil, useless nonen- titles whom society loves; he must have no disagreeable family connec- tions. He will then be asked where the heiresses go.
 He must be seen at every tea, ball. reception; he must give an occasional theater party; he must know how to be mean. and snub all the people who have been civil to him, only inviting those of the highest fashion who have snubbed him; he must be pure and perfect snob He will then be spoken of as young man of the highest fash ion and of excellent manners He must have that air of cold -blooded in- gratitude which none but real snobs know. and perfect blindness in seeing his friends of the past, he must do the opulent bachelor business for a while, and adopt the languid crutch and tooth-piek style he must fill his rooms with bric-a-brac and Eastlake furniture, and give very recherche little suppers. But if he wants an heiress who knows the value of her money. he must not ap- pear fast or dissipateG, he should at least seem very respectable. -Harper's Bdzar
The Forrest City times., 1887-12-03

at the door, the captain aimed at the fugl- tive one last tremendous cut, which would certainly have split him to the chine had II not been intercepted by our big signboard of Admiral Benbow. You may see the notch on the lower side of the frame to this day.
 That blow was the last of the battle. Once out upon the road, Black Dog, in spite of his wound, showed wonderful clean pair of beels and disappeared over the edge of the hill in half minute. The captain, foi his part, stood staring at the signboard like n bewildered man. Then he passed his hand over his eyes several times, and 1 last turned back Into the house.
 Jim" says he, ''rum;" and, as he spoke, he reeled little, and caught himself with ono hand against the wall.
 Are you hurt%' cried I.
 "Rum," he repeated. "I must get away from hereP'
 l ran to fetch 1t; but was quite unstead- fed by all that had fallen out and broke ono glass and fouled the tap. and while l was still getting in my own way, 1 heard . loud fall in the parl0r, and, running in, be- held the captain lying full length upon tho floor. At the same instant my mother, alarmed by the cries and fighting, came run ming downstairs to help me. Between us we raised his head. He was breathing very loud and hard; but his eyes were closed and his face horrible color.
 Dear, deary me" cried my mother, "what disgrace upon tho housel And your poor father sickY'
 In the meantime, we had no idea what to do to help tho captain, nor any other thought but that he had got hIs death-hurt in the scuftie with tho stranger. l got the rum, to be sure, and tried to put 1t down his throat; but his teeth were tightly shut and his jaws as strong as iron. It was happy relief for us when the door opened and Dr. Livesey came in, on his visit to my father.
 "Oh, doctor" we cried, what shall we do? Where is he woundedr'
 "Wounded? A tddlestick's cndF' said the doctor. No more wounded than you or l. The man has had a stroke, as l warned him. Now, Mrs Hawkins, just you run upstairs to your husband, and tell him, If possible, nothing about it For my part l must do my best to save this fellows worthless life; and Jun hero will get me basin."
 ITO BE CONTfNuFD1
The Forrest City times., 1887-12-03
alarmed, as you may .ncy-.rrN latnc,

alarmed, as you way nancy, ana Yt rather added to my fears to observe that the stran ger was certainly frightened himself. He cleared the hit of his cutlass and loosened the blade in the sheath; and all the time we were waiting there he kept swallowing as if he felt what we used to call lump in the throat
 At last in strode the captain, slammed the door behind him, without looking 10 the right or left and marched straight across the room to where his breakfast awaited him.
 "Blll," said the stranger, in a voice that thought he had tried to mako bold and big
 The captain spun round on his heels and fronted us; all the brown had gone out of his face, and even his nose was blue; he had the look of a man who sees ghost, or the evil one, or something worse, if anything can be; and, upon my word, felt sorry to see him, all in moment, turn so old and sick.
 'Come, Bill, you know me; you know aD old shipmate, Bill, surely" said the stran ger.
 The captain made 6 sort of . gasp I 'Black DogW said he.
 "And who elseY returned the other. get ting more at his ease. Black Dog as eveI was. come for to see his old shipmate Billy, at the Admiral Benbow inn. An, Bill, Bill, VIC have seen a sight of times, us two, since lost them two talons," holding up his mu tilated hand.
 Now, look here" said tho captain '.you've run me down; here am; well, then speak up; what Is it2'
 That's you, Bill" returned Black Dog ~you'rs in the right of 1t, Billy. Pll have . glass of rum from this dear child here. as I've took such a liking to; and we'll sit down, if you please, and talk square, iiks old shipmates."
 When returned with the rum, they were already seated on either side of the captains break fast-ta -table-Black Dog next to the door, and sitting sideways, so as to have one eye on his old shipmate, and one, as thought on his retreat
 He bade me go, and leave the door wide open. "Sone of your keyholes for me. sonny" he said; and left them together, and retired into the bar.
 For long time, though certainly did my best to listen, 1 could hear nothing but low gabbllng; but at last the voices began to grow higher, and could pick up'a word oi two, mostly oaths, from the captain.
 No, no, no, no; and an end of itp' he cried once. And again, "lf 1t comes to swinging, swing all, say Ln
 Then all of Q sudden there was a tremen- dous explosion of oaths and other noises the chair and table went over in lump, . clash of steel followed, and then cry of pain, and the next Instant saw Black Dog in full flight and the captain hotly pursuing, both with drawn cutasses, and the former streaming blood from the left shoulder. Just
The Forrest City times., 1887-12-03

 SO that all the room might hear, but perfect ly calm and steady:
 If you do not put that knife this instant In your pocket, promise, upon my honor, you shall hang at next assiZes."
 Then followed battle of looks between them but the captain soon knuckled under, put up his weapon, and resumed his seat gambling Ike beaten dog.
 And now, sir" continued the doctor, since l now know there's such fellow in my district. Yol may count I'll have an eye upon you day and night I'm not doctor only; I'm magistrate; and if l catch breath Of complaint against you, If it's only for piece of incivi!ity like to-night's, ,Pll take efectual means to have you hunted and routed out of this. Let that suffice"
 Soon after Dr. Llvesey's horse camc to the door, and he rode away; but the captain held his peace that evening, and for many evening" t0 come. ---
The Forrest City times., 1887-12-03
Social Pusher5.

That the most humilatng feature of modern society is to be found in the arti- ices of those who wish to "get on' in the fashionable world has often enough been remarked; yet there is still room for amazement at the ingenuity of the devices to which snobs Will resort We have had good many weddings re- gently in the neighborhood of Boston. and among the other brides of hgh so- cial position has been Miss K, whose family is rather noted for eXelusiveness. When the invitations for the weddings were sent out, Mrs. A.. a woman who is really devoured by social ambition, was not included in the list of guests. She had met Mrs. X. and had somewhat over-stepped the rigid proprieties of et- auette in the manner in which she had called upon that exclusive lady. Now. she was doubtless much chagrine d at not receiving card for wedding which was to be very large one. but she was by no means ready to aban don the field. On that day after the in- vitations went out Mrs. A. sent Miss x. a valuable aud well-selectcd piece of plate as a wedding gift. Miss K. in the privicy of select circle of intimate friends, declared that she would not have the present. It was urged upon her that she certainly could not return it.
 ''But I shall not acknowledge it!' she declared angrily.
 But then. my dear" her mother said, you will be putting yourself in the wrong. You cannot be rude. and especially to a nobody like Mrs. A"
 "I don't care," persisted the daught- CT. 'I will not invite her any way. This is my wedding, and will have whom 1 please. She cant buy an in- vitation with her trumpery old pres
 But of course in the end Mrs. A. was invited and she appeared at the we'd ding with an air of being the most in- innate friend of the family. It amused those who knew the story, but Mrs. A. is clever enough to make the fact that she was there tell for good deal in her struggle up the social heights. = ,I
The Forrest City times., 1887-12-03

Farthings are stilin use in England, though te such limited extent that member Of the royal commission co gold and sllver vas k norant of tho act a1si informed sr,.Eg sp iavesagasioH saoss ilass sza Tney xTs used ehissy is szyiAg pspers at trade prisss. whas sgssfsf ffsesseas pf pssRy cone lptc sss
The Forrest City times., 1887-12-03
Mexican 1 Mustang | Liniment
THIS GOOD OLD sTAND-sY

THIS GOOD OLD STAHp-bt aceomplishes for everybody exactly what acclaimed forit OIe of the for the great popuiasfyof the Mustang Eminent is found in its universal a applicability. Everybody needs such medicine. The Lumberman needs 1t In case of accident The Housewife needs fl for general family use. The Cannier needs tt for his teams and his men, The Mechanic needs it always on his vorS bench.
 The Miner needs t in case nf emergency
 The pfoueer neefs it--cant get along without IL The Fn rsner needs 1t in his house, his stable, and his stock yard
 The Steamboat man or the Boatsn . neeas it in liberal supply atcatand ashore.
 The Horse-fnncier needs is-if ts hiz hsss friend and safest reliance
 The Stock grower needs ft-it will save nun thousands of dollars and Q world of trouble
 The Raiire~ I man needs fl ard VIII need II SO long as his fife ss round Of accidents and dangers The Back woo dsmnu needs # There is hoss', ing ike 1t as an aatidofs for tho dangers limb and comfort . xhich scrround thc pioneer.
 The aIerckant needs itshoas hs store s'nons his employees Accidents will happen. and Nhen these como the Mustang Lininent is wanted as pAes
 Kesp a Bessie la ,he Hense. ITS ne seass v economy. .s..+.
 Keep q Bottle Ia the kaeteTys isimnealA.s a.aa.sa sss m esss of sosll@nt saves p~is <sd ess ol Nasss
 xsss e Hottie Aware ~ shs esesss " F>s WhsV ws~sfSf -z~r.
The Forrest City times., 1887-12-03
TREASURE ISLAND.
BY nopEHr L. STEVENSON.
CHAPTER I.

Author of "7he Strdnos Case of Dr. Jelyll and Mfr. Hydc," ''The Dyndmlter," e.o.